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What happens to continental crust below the mountain as it collides with oceanic crust?
A. The continental crust will become thicker below the surface
B. The continental crust will not be affected below the surface
C. The continental crust will become thinner below the surface
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CLICK ON THE DISCUSSION TAB TO COMMENT ON THIS QUESTION.
What happens to continental crust below the mountain as it collides with oceanic crust?
A. The continental crust will become thicker below the surface
B. The continental crust will not be affected below the surface
C. The continental crust will become thinner below the surface
bold = correct answer
Question Identifier:
Designed for: Non-Science Majors
Primary Author(s): M. Malone
Misconception's Resource:
Contributing Author(s):
Notes: (none)